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- Today44 min
Special Replay: Mom Friendships
Hey, homeschoolers! Last week my guest and I talked about finding a homeschool community. Often our biggest concern is helping our kids make friends. But what about us? We need friends too. I might not have made it without the homeschool mom friendships I had. If you’re interested in developing new friendships, you’ll love my chat with Kristen Strong. Kristen, whose authored books include Girl Meets Change and When Change Finds You, also compiled the 90-day devotional, Praying Through Loneliness. Her new book is titled Desperate Woman Seeks Friends. Kristen writes as a friend walking alongside you in your lonely season to a more helpful, hopeful destination. She loves sharing laughs, long talks, and meaningful stories with family and friends while holding a cup of strong black tea. She and her US Air Force veteran husband, David, have three beloved adult children. I found her delightful. Here’s our conversation. Watch on YouTube Mom Friendships Episode Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wilson and Kristen discuss the unique challenges that homeschooling moms face in building and maintaining friendships. They explore themes of isolation, the importance of deep versus casual friendships, and practical strategies for overcoming obstacles such as busyness and fear of rejection. Kristen shares insights from her book ‘Desperate Woman Seeks Friends,’ emphasizing the need for vulnerability and the value of creating rituals to prioritize friendships. The discussion highlights the emotional benefits of connection and the importance of understanding different personality types in friendship dynamics. Mom Friendships Resources Kristen Strong’s website Kristen on Instagram Have a happy homeschool week!
- Today
Emotionally Preparing Teens for College with Natalie Mack
This week on the Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Emotionally Preparing Teens for College with Natalie Mack.   Emotionally Preparing Teens for College with Natalie Mack Navigating the journey from high school to college can be both exhilarating and daunting for you and your teen. It’s not just about ensuring they have the academic skills to thrive in higher education, but also preparing them emotionally and socially for the whirlwind of new experiences that college life brings. As a seasoned homeschool parent, you have likely guided your children through many transitions, and now it’s time to tackle this significant milestone. Join our friend and 7Sister Cousin Natalie Mack to discuss what it takes to set your teen up for success. Natalie is a homeschool mom who has graduated four with one in his senior year of homeschooling. She is also a figurehead in the military homeschooling community. Preparing Your Child For College From cultivating independent learning habits and managing time effectively to fostering emotional resilience and navigating the diverse social landscape of a college campus, there’s a lot to cover to prepare your teens for college success. How can you equip your teen to not just survive but to thrive in their college journey? Every homeschool high schooler is different. However, we have found these tips help them be ready for college. Academic Preparation First, let’s talk about academic preparation. You have already done a fantastic job homeschooling your teen, tailoring their education to fit their unique needs and interests. Now it’s time to shift gears and focus on developing independent learning skills. Encourage your teen to take ownership of their studies by including them in high school planning and their own goals. One practical tip is to introduce them to planners or digital calendars where they can track assignment deadlines, test dates, and study schedules. This helps them stay organized while also instilling a sense of responsibility. Incorporate College-Level Work Next, consider incorporating some college-level coursework into their high school curriculum. This could be through dual enrollment programs at local community colleges or online courses that offer college credit. These experiences provide a taste of the rigor and expectations of college academics and can boost your teen’s confidence as they transition to higher education. You can also familiarize your teen with the types of exams they might encounter in college. Practice timed tests can be a great way by building their test-taking stamina and reducing anxiety. But preparing for college is not just about academics. Emotional readiness is equally crucial. <img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-60461" src="https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/shutterstock_2480656243-1-1.jpg" alt="A growth mindset helps young collegians enjoy their new life!" width="663" height="663" srcset="https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/shutterstock_2480656243-1-1.jpg 800w, https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/shutterstock_2480656243-1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/shutterstock_2480656243-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024
- Today20 min
Homeschool Time Capsule
The idea of a time capsule isn’t new, but what about a homeschool time capsule? Something you can store and look back upon at the beginning or end of your new school year? In this encouraging episode of Vintage Homeschool Moms, Felice Gerwitz shares a simple, faith-filled idea that adds a beautiful new dimension to making memories and remembering God’s faithfulness in your homeschool journey. Sponsored by CTCMath.com Homeschool Time Capsule ~ Episode 578 Preserve Memories, Faith & Family Legacy ~ Vintage Homeschool Moms with Felice Gerwitz Whether you’re just starting homeschooling or have years of experience, this project doesn’t take much time, uses household items, and is perfect for families who want to remember the good times, learn from the challenges, and pass on a legacy of faith to the next generation. Homeschool Time Capsule Suggestions What a homeschool time capsule is and why it’s a powerful tool for your family Step-by-step instructions: How to make one that’s simple, meaningful, and durable What to include: Photos, artwork, handwriting samples, favorite Bible verses, prayers, milestones, and more Best storage ideas so no one peeks too soon Suggested timelines (end-of-year to next year, or beginning to end of school year, 5 years, 10 years, or graduation) How to open it with celebration, gratitude, and family fanfare Using the capsule as a learning tool: What worked in your homeschool? What didn’t? Fun ideas from the kids: What they want to save for the family time capsule Scripture connection: Creating your own “stones of remembrance” (Joshua 4) Why This Matters for Homeschool Families. In the busyness of lesson plans and daily life, it’s easy to lose sight of God’s hand at work. A homeschool time capsule helps you pause, give thanks, and treasure the heart lessons alongside the academics. It becomes a beautiful way to show your children (and future grandchildren) how your family loved, learned, and followed Christ together. Practical Ideas to Get Started Gather a sturdy container (plastic bin, wooden box, or large mason jar) Include current photos, copywork, drawings, height charts, and family prayers Let each child contribute something special Pray over the capsule before sealing it Plan a joyful opening with snacks, praise music, and storytelling Next Episode: Kids Homeschool Time Capsule – How each child can create their own unique one. Personal ownership, independence, and even deeper faith reflection! Additional Vintage Homeschool Moms Episodes for Listening These episodes offer more encouragement on memory-making, reflection, family bonding, and evaluating your homeschool year: Backyard Bible Adventures – Faith and fun activities that build lasting memories. Creating an Unbreakable Bond with Your Child (Secret Code Time) – Practical ways to deepen family connections. How to Evaluate Your Homeschool Year (With a Simple Teaching Checklist) – Reflect on what worked and what didn’t. Renew Your Homeschooling: Finding Your Why – Encouragement to stay rooted in purpose. <a href="https://ultimateradioshow.com/curriculum-confessi
- Today49 min
Our Heritage of Freedom I
Our Heritage of Freedom I In “Our Heritage of Freedom I,” Episode #255, Meredith Curtis takes you back in time to the very beginning and walks you through our heritage of Freedom. From the Garden of Eden and the Law of Moses through Greek, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and British influence, we can see the torch of freedom blazing.               Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere!   Show Notes Our heritage of liberty goes back many years. Like all Western nations, we have the tradition of biblical law from the OldTestament and New Testament of The Holy Bible. We are also blessed to have been influenced by Hebrew theocracy,Anglo-Saxon tribal rule, Greek democracy, and Roman republicanism, along with the British. The Old Testament The Lord God Almighty gives us His holy and perfect Law in the Old Testament. Genesis. The Law of Moses The New Testament Jesus summed up The Law, making it simple and practical for us to understand. Jesus modeled for us obedience to TheLaw. He also raised the bar to include love, sacrifice, and redemption. Sometimes we can even extend mercy in our national justice system. The Nation of Israel From the nation of Israel, we have a picture of power divided between national and tribal, as well as a call to righteousness throughout the nation. City-States of Greece Greece was not a united country, but rather a confederation of nations called city-states. Athens functioned as a democracy where decisions were made by popular vote or by officials who were elected by popular vote. Roman Republic Our ideals of a republic are inspired by the ancient Roman Republic. Our Congress is made up of the Senate and theHouse of Representatives, similar to the Roman Senate. Anglo-Saxons Like the Israelites, the Anglo-Saxons governed through family and tribal leadership. Tribal leaders came together to make decisions, and leaders of tribes gathered to make decisions for the whole nation. Heritage from the English Before we were Americans, we were British colonists. Elected official, trial by jury, leaders accountable to the law, protection of private property, protect people from harm Engl
- 5 days ago31 min
Summer Movies and Christian Discernment: Teaching Kids to Watch Media Through a Biblical Lens
Summer Movies and Christian Discernment The summer movie season is fast approaching and lots of our kids are will be lining up at the Multiplex for one opening night after another. How do you choose appropriate movies for your family, or give reasonable guidance to your youngsters, or is there a framework for a Christian to really engage the cinema at all? Join us for a crash course in how we grapple with the silver screen! Are Summer Movies Helping or Hurting Your Family’s Values? Summer movie season is exciting for families. Popcorn, superhero films, animated adventures, and trips to the theater can create memorable moments together. But Christian parents today face a challenge previous generations didn’t experience quite as intensely: modern entertainment often carries messages that conflict with biblical truth. In this episode of Making Biblical Family Life Practical, Hal and Melanie Young discuss how Christian families can approach movies with wisdom, discernment, and intentional conversations. Rather than simply asking, “Is this movie appropriate?” they encourage parents to ask a deeper question: “What message is this movie teaching my children?” Why Movie Ratings Alone Aren’t Enough The Youngs point out that movie ratings often fail to reflect a biblical worldview. Violence, sexuality, language, and moral themes are not weighed from a Christian perspective. They explain that: A “family-friendly” movie may still promote anti-biblical ideas Some PG movies today resemble older PG-13 films Even G-rated content can contain problematic worldviews Ratings cannot replace parental discernment Instead of relying only on the MPAA rating system, parents are encouraged to actively evaluate content and themes for themselves. Recommended Christian Movie Review Resources Hal and Melanie recommend several tools parents can use before choosing films for their children. 1. Plugged In Created by Focus on the Family, this site breaks down films by categories such as: Violence Sexual content Language Spiritual themes Positive and negative messages The You
- 5 days ago9 min
Turning Summer Walks Into Learning Experiences
371: Turning Summer Walks Into Learning Experiences In this episode, Meryl shares how educational summer walks can become meaningful learning experiences for homeschoolers using simple apps and technology tools. 1. Identify Birds with Merlin Bird ID Meryl discusses using Merlin Bird ID from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to identify birds while walking. The app can identify birds both by appearance and by sound. Topics discussed: Identifying birds from photos Recording and identifying bird calls in real time How AI improves bird sound recognition Contributing recordings to help improve identification accuracy 2. Identify Nature and Participate in Citizen Science Quick Identification Google Lens for identifying plants, insects, bushes, and objects directly from a phone camera Citizen Science for Younger Children Seek by iNaturalist Kid-friendly quests and badges Easy identification of plants, fungi, insects, and animals Citizen Science for Older Students iNaturalist Community-focused biodiversity tracking Recording observations in different environments Learning ecology, habitats, and biomes through real-world exploration 3. Stargazing with Stellarium Mobile Stellarium Mobile is a tool for identifying objects in the night sky during evening walks. Features include: Identifying stars and planets Viewing constellations Tracking satellites and the International Space Station Point-and-identify functionality using your phone 4. C
- 1 weeks ago
Homeschooling High School Isn’t As Hard As You Think
Does the thought of homeschooling high school make you feel panicked? Maybe you’re wondering: Will my teen be prepared for college? What about transcripts? What if I’m not qualified enough? Will my teen miss out socially? You are not alone. In this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show, I’m talking with Rachel Kovac, homeschooling mom of six and author of Their Future is Shining Bright, about the fears parents have about homeschooling high school—and why many of those fears simply aren’t true. Rachel shares practical encouragement for parents considering homeschooling through the teen years, including transcripts, dual enrollment, career preparation, relationships, and socialization. This episode sponsored by CTCMath.com   Watch on YouTube Read the transcript Sanity Shortcut Homeschooling high school does not mean recreating school at home. Instead, think of it as creating a customized path for your teen—one that can include: dual enrollment, internships, certification programs, apprenticeships, online classes, entrepreneurship, travel, mentoring, and meaningful family connection. You do not need to have every detail figured out before you begin. You just need to take the next step. In This Episode In our conversation, Rachel and I discuss: The biggest myths parents believe about homeschooling high school Why transcripts are easier than most parents think How to create high school credits from your teen’s interests Preparing students for college and non-college career paths Scholarships, AP courses, and competitive college admissions Why homeschoolers often have more flexibility and opportunities What socialization really looks like for homeschool teens How homeschooling high school c
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Senior Summer Checklist with CJ
This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Senior Summer Checklist with CJ. Senior Summer Checklist with CJ Do you have a rising senior on the horizon? If so, you probably feel the pressure of this eventful time. That’s why we asked our friend, CJ from Homeschool Through High School, to join us. She is walking the walk with her own homeschooling high schoolers. CJ’s story CJ has been homeschooling for a long time. She says she never thought she would get this far, but at the time of our interview, she had three high schoolers: a ninth grader, a tenth grader, and a rising senior. CJ has found that: Homeschooling high school is an adventure and a blessing. As she has been facing having a senior in the fall, she developed an unusual checklist for that summer of senior year. There is so much to do during senior year. However, we want to remember important things beyond academics. With that in mind, CJ has developed a checklist that is a little unconventional. First, you want to make sure that: You are up to date with your transcripts and testing scores Your teen has at least started the process for colleges, trade school- … gap year, missionary work, whatever we’re gonna do next However, CJ’s checklist is different. It includes things for your senior to pursue the summer before their senior year starts, along with family goals CJ’s checklist for senior summer These activities and goals will help your senior and your family be well prepared for that final year of homeschooling high school. Just relax and have fun Including some reasonable level of video games Reading non-school-related books Go swimming Watch the sun setting, noting the different colors in the sky Sleep in … can we just have them sleep in and be? If they want to cook pancakes every day for lunch, so be it Just let them be because this journey is going to go by so fast. Society has us throwing them out into the real world. And as homeschoolers, we don’t need to do that. There is going to be a shift, but they need time just to relax and be teens. Why is this important? A healthy life cannot only be serious. If we are always telling our rising seniors, “Oh my goodness, we gotta get the transcript read,” or “We’ve gotta go visit 14 colleges,” they may not have time or energy for personal growth and energy restoration. Teens (and adults) need some fun to be healthy. More on the senior summer checklist Ready for more ideas? Prepare them for “the question”! CJ tells the story of attending a gathering, where her 11th-grader was bombarded with the question, “What are you gonna do after you graduate?” There was so much pressure! She learned then to prep them with an answer that they feel confident with, even if that answer is, “I’m just gonna enjoy my junior year, my senior year, and I know everything is going to fall into place. I’m just gonna have fun right now.” Take “the photo” on the first day of senior year Senior photos are important as gifts for grandparents and friends. It takes stress off the senior year to get it done on the first day of school, on his last day of high school. Cover the life skills necessary for after graduation What do you want your kids to learn that is not in a textbook? Learn to hold their head high When CJ’s teens leave home for anything, such as a youth group, shopping at the mall, or hanging out with friends, she wants them to remember their character and their faith Remember their last name, and make sure they rep
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